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Materials Requirements

Personal Statement	Submission of a 1,000-word personal statement is required. This statement should address why the applicant has selected occupational therapy as a career and how this degree relates to the applicant’s immediate and long-term professional goals. Applicants should describe how personal, educational and professional background will help them achieve their goals. This essay is an important part of the application and allows applicants to clearly and effectively express themselves.
Letters of Recommendation	3 Letters
Resume Requirements	N/A
Transcript Requirements	N/A
Additional Requirements	To be eligible for admission into the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Professional program, applicants must have completed the following prerequisite coursework B- grade or higher: Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology — 3 credits Developmental Psychology — 3 credits Behavioral Sciences/Sociology/Anthropology — 3 credits Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II w/dissection lab — 6 credits Statistics — 3 credits. One Letter of Recommendation must be from a practicing occupational therapist. NOTE: This program is not yet authorized to issue immigration documents for international students seeking F or J status. Application to the OTD Entry-Level Professional program is conducted via the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application System/OTCAS.

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Additional Admission Requirement Information

Below, please find additional information regarding general graduate admission requirements.

Application Materials

All programs require submission of:

• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions where coursework was completed
• Completed application form
• Paid non-refundable, non-transferable application fee
• Complete academic history including the names and dates of attendance at all previous higher education institutions

Please ensure all documents are included with your application to avoid processing delays. Application fee waivers are available for select students. Find out if you qualify for a fee waiver. 

GPA Expectations

You must meet at least one of these:

• Total undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• GPA ≥ 3.0 in your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits (mostly graded, not pass/fail)
• Total graduate GPA ≥ 3.0 (mostly graded)

International GPAs are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility for Graduate Study

To be eligible for graduate study, you must provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts showing one of the following:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• You will be graduating within the next year from a qualifying institution
• You are eligible through a partnership/MOU agreement

91ÉçÇø Deadlines & Review

Deadlines vary by program and semester; some programs are rolling admission (applications are reviewed as they are submitted), while others have strict deadlines. Early application is recommended, especially if seeking funding or fee waivers.